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ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus about peritoneal dialysis. The nurse tells the client that it is important to maintain the prescribed dwell time for the dialysis due to the risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining dwell time prevents excessive glucose absorption from dialysate which could cause hyperglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is planning care for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer after the initial acute phase to manage the client's pain and anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine is used for pain/anxiety management post-MI after acute interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a T-4 spinal cord injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential cause for autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A distended bladder is a common cause of autonomic dysreflexia. It can trigger an exaggerated response from the autonomic nervous system, leading to a rapid increase in blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with suspected rheumatic endocarditis. Which of the following laboratory tests would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Throat culture can identify streptococcal infection preceding rheumatic fever/endocarditis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and has dysphagia. For which of the following complications should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration is the primary concern with dysphagia due to impaired swallowing reflexes.